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FHF Seafood Processing and Market R&D Program

Robotic By-product Sorting from White Fish

Supports seafood processors with robotic sorting solutions that automate white fish by-product handling and improve processing efficiency.

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FHF — Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering funds applied research and development for the Norwegian seafood industry through a mandatory 0.3% levy on seafood exports, operating as a state-owned company under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. This call allocates 6 million NOK for the development of an industrial robotic solution to sort by-products — specifically offal and viscera — from white fish processing lines (Norwegian: Utvikling av industriell løsning for robotisert utsortering av innmat fra hvitfisk). The deadline was 29 May 2026, placing this call in a closed or recently closed status. By-product sorting from white fish is a labour-intensive step in Norwegian fish processing plants; robotic automation of this step is expected to improve throughput, reduce costs, and increase the quality and consistency of separated by-product streams for downstream valorisation. Eligible applicants include Norwegian-registered for-profit companies, non-profits, universities, and research organisations; individuals may not apply, and international participation requires a Norwegian lead entity with ID-porten portal access. The call falls within FHF's processing program, which also encompasses product quality and the sustainable use of marine by-products. FHF's 2026 product quality and processing budget line stands at approximately 36.4 million NOK across relevant projects.

Funds development of industrial robotic solutions for automated sorting of offal and by-products from white fish processing lines.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 6M

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.fhf.no